Samsung · Waterproof Camera & Lens Protection Cases
Best Samsung Galaxy S25/S24/S23 Ultra Lens
Lower concern. Glass lens material is not linked to PFAS.
The lens is recorded as borosilicate or soda-lime glass, a material not associated with PFAS. Samsung has no PFAS statement on record for this product, and no lab data is available.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Glass lens (borosilicate or soda-lime glass)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Best Samsung Galaxy S25/S24/S23 Ultra Lens is made of, ingredients and materials
Samsung Galaxy S25/S24/S23 Ultra camera lenses are precision optical glass, typically borosilicate or soda-lime formulations optimized for light transmission and scratch resistance. Borosilicate glass (if used) has a lower thermal expansion coefficient, reducing stress from temperature swings during heavy camera use or flash cycles. Glass is chemically inert under normal smartphone operating conditions and does not leach compounds into food, skin, or water; it poses no microplastic risk and does not off-gas volatile organic compounds.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Optical coating degradation
Multi-element optical systems in flagship Samsung phones use anti-reflective coatings (typically magnesium fluoride or similar) that may degrade under prolonged exposure to moisture, salt spray, or direct sunlight. Coating failure affects image quality rather than safety, but degraded coatings can increase internal reflections and lens flare.
Adhesive or binding material toxicity
Camera lenses are bonded to metal or plastic frames using epoxy or optical cements that are not fully characterized in public disclosures. These adhesives are sealed inside the camera module and do not contact skin or consumables under normal use, but outgassing is theoretically possible if the phone is damaged or overheated severely.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Thermal stress (glass fracture)
Borosilicate glass is highly resistant to thermal shock. No public incidents of Galaxy S23/S24/S25 camera lens fracture from temperature extremes have been reported, and normal smartphone operating ranges (0-40 degrees Celsius) pose negligible risk.
Microplastic shedding
Glass is a non-polymeric material and does not shed microplastics under any foreseeable use condition. This hazard is irrelevant to glass optical components.
Lead
Borosilicate and soda-lime glass used in optical applications are formulated to exclude lead and cadmium, and glass is chemically inert. No leaching pathway exists unless the lens is chemically degraded or consumed, neither of which occurs in normal smartphone use.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Samsung has not published detailed material declarations specific to camera lens composition, which is typical for mobile manufacturers where optical components are proprietary subsystems. The company maintains general sustainability reporting but does not highlight lens-specific safety certifications or material sourcing protocols. No recalls or safety incidents related to Galaxy S23/S24/S25 camera lenses have been documented in public health or consumer databases.
How it compares in its category
Glass optical components are the industry standard for smartphone camera systems and pose minimal hazard compared to plastic lens alternatives (which risk scratching, yellowing, and reduced optical clarity). Premium brands like Apple and Google use comparable borosilicate glass formulations with equivalent inertness. Unlike coated metal camera frames or plastic protective lenses, bare optical glass carries no known risk from lead, cadmium, or degradation-related leaching.
If you buy it
Clean the lens with a microfiber cloth or lens pen to avoid scratches that compromise optics; avoid prolonged direct sunlight focused through the lens, which can degrade internal coatings or sensor components. The lens itself does not require maintenance beyond dust removal. Thermal stress from extreme temperature swings (below freezing or prolonged direct heat exposure) is unlikely to crack borosilicate glass under normal smartphone use but may affect adhesive seals in the lens assembly.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Samsung has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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